NEW ORLEANS— A man who made more than 40 bomb threats by phone plead guilty to maliciously conveying false information, federal officials said.
Jahvar Hooks, 31, of New Orleans admitted to making these calls to many places that include the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court and the New Orleans Municipal/Traffic Court along with schools, hotels, casinos, and other government buildings.
Hooks is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, officials said. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 6.